Editor’s note: This week I experienced a Thinking Environment facilitated by Meg Peppin. The concept, developed by Nancy Klein, helps people think better – arguably a skill for our time. This video describes the different elements that make up a thinking environment.

Editor’s note: This morning’s #ldinsight chat on creativity got me thinking about creative thinking, which is an important part of creativity. This talk provides some good examples of how to think more creatively.

Editor’s note: Thankyou to Media Zoo for sharing this really useful video about machine learning and artificial intelligence. Presented by a computer scientist, the film explains the basic concepts and in so doing will provide a good starter for further exploring the technology that could fundamentally change learning delivery.

Editor’s note: File this under ‘inspiration’. A great example how to use metaphor in video to help people learn about, and understand, a concept. In this case it’s net neutrality. If it can be done for this topic it can be be done for many, many more.

Editor’s note: The context for this data is not available so you don’t get to see what types of video/content is leading to this this viewing behaviour. However, in our quantative data terms this does provide a picture of the preferred length for an engaging video.

Editor’s note: Will the ability to create and share videos in LinkedIn just add to the showboating noise of the platform? Or will it see the creation and sharing of genuinely useful content? Time will tell . . .

Editor’s note: This research focuses on video content on news websites and shows that it is less engaging than other forms of content, in particular long-form writing. Interesting to see that video might not be as popular after all.